CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
11,596 km
7,205 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,596 km
7,205 mi / 6,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CGJ MDE
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code CGJ MDE
ICAO Code FLKE SKRG
City Kasompe Rionegro
Country Zambia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Bogota
Elevation 4,636 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,596 kilometers (7,205 miles / 6,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Kasompe, it's 03:44 in Rionegro. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,319 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kasompe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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